Reesa’s Reviews > The Alchemist > Status Update

“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.” This quote is essentially the entire premise of the book, and it’s so pretentious. Coelho must have lived a charmed life, or at least one where he had people supporting him through struggles. I wonder how many homeless people would love hearing this “advice”. Religious bullshit to quiet the masses.